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Archbishop announces clergy changes in parishes, seminary

Eight priests and one permanent deacon are assuming new duties, while one permanent deacon will retire.

Principal calls vandalism at Catholic school in Washington ‘a hate crime’

The destruction of religious images at St. Anthony Catholic School is the latest in a series of area attacks stemming from what the pastor called "an irrational hatred of the good."

Nicaraguan priest detained, others blocked from Marian celebration

Persecution of Catholic priests in the Central American nation has intensified as the President Daniel Ortega and his administration portray the church as a political enemy that promotes "terrorist acts."

Catholics express sorrow, offer prayers after Orthodox church fire in Egypt

Dozens, including several children, were killed in an Aug. 14 blaze believed to have started through either a faulty air conditioner or generator.

Retired Bishop Moskal of Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat dies

The first bishop of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat, Bishop Moskal, who passed away Aug. 7, established St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church in Warrington, Pennsylvania.

Little Flower, Father Judge welcome new principals

With classes set to resume next month, Kathleen Radebaugh and James Hozier will take the helm at schools where they're already at home.

Assumption ‘shows what the Lord has in store for us,’ say priest, faithful

Proclaimed by Pope Pius XII in 1950, the dogma that Mary is fully present in heaven, both body and soul, reminds us that we are "destined for glory."

Papal Foundation adds key members to team

Longtime Catholic development professionals Sharon Kucia and Ian Rangel will expand the organization's efforts to help the most vulnerable in the developing world.

Mary teaches primacy of humility over power, success

"To reign means to love ... and this is the road to heaven," said Pope Francis in an Aug. 15 reflection on the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Sister Ann Marie Sullivan dies at 86

Sister Ann Marie Sullivan SSJ (Formerly Sister Coronata Maria), age 86, died August 8, 2022, in Lankenau Hospital.